National Weather Service Alerts for Chester County, PA
Overnight Crash Closes Bridge Street for Several Hours
WatchDesk, January 12
At 3:13 AM, our department was alerted for a vehicle crash on the 500 block of Bridge Street (Route 113). The caller reported a vehicle hit a utility pole, with wires arcing.
Deputy Chief, Rescue and MICU 65-2 responded to the incident. Firefighters arrived to find a single vehicle crash with a snapped utility pole and numerous wires down. The driver, who was able to get out of the vehicle on their ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Assist to Kimberton for a Late Morning House Fire
WatchDesk, December 15
At 10:32 AM, our department was alerted for Ladder 65 to assist Kimberton Fire Company with a house fire in the 1400 block of South Beaver Hill Road in West Vincent Township. The caller reported flames inside the wall going up to the second floor.
Deputy 65 and Ladder 65-1 responded to the incident. Our crew assisted with placing ground ladders around the exterior of the house, ventilation, and overhaul. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Fire Police Captain Honored for Service
PIO, December 13
The Captain of our Phoenixville Special Fire Police, Charles Snook, has retired after 31 years of service. Charles was honored during our December members’ meeting, where he was presented with a plaque commemorating his service and a certificate of recognition from Mayor Peter Urscheler.
Charles was promoted to Captain of the Special Fire Police in 2023, following the retirement of Charlie Palmer. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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L to R: Phoenixville Police Lieutenant Bryan MacIntyre, Fire Chief Eamon Brazunas, Charles Snook, Police Chief Brian Marshall, Fire Lieutenant and President of Phoenix Hose, Hook & Ladder Co. Tyler Frees.
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Please Join Us in Congratulating our Newest Certified Firefighter
PIO, December 04
Stephen Myers, Jr. has successfully completed Essentials of Firefighting (Firefighter 1) training at the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety Fire Academy. Steve graduated last night along with 25 other recruits of Class 2404 . Firefighter 1 is a 188-hour entry-level national certification course our firefighters must complete before they may fight fire inside a burning structure. In addition ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Early Morning Crash on Nutt Road
WatchDesk, November 24
At 3:44 AM, our department was alerted for a vehicle crash with entrapment in the 300 block of Nutt Road (Route 23). The caller reported a two-vehicle crash with one occupant trapped in their vehicle.
Chief, Rescue, MICU 65-1 and Utility 65-2 responded to the incident. Firefighters arrived to find a single vehicle which had crashed into a tree. The occupant was confined in the vehicle. Electric-hydraulic ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Assist to Upper Providence for a Multi-Acre Brush Fire
WatchDesk, November 12
At 3:38 PM, our department was alerted for an engine to assist UPT Fire & Emergency Services with a large brush fire in the wooded area between Lover's Lane and Lock 60 in the Mont Clare Section of Upper Providence Township.
Initially Chief and Engine 65 responded to the incident. As the incident progressed, additional personnel responded with Recue 65 and Utility 65-1. Our crews assisted with using ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Assist to Kimberton for an Afternoon Brush Fire
WatchDesk, November 05
At 12:43 PM, our department was alerted for an engine to assist Kimberton Fire Company with a brush fire along Route 113 (Pike Springs Road) in East Pikeland Township.
Chief, Engine, Utility 65-1 and Utility 65-2 responded to the incident. Our firefighters assisted with water supply, pulling apart brush and debris on the ground and extinguishing the fire.
Phoenixville crews cleared the scene in ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Vehicle Crashes into Utility Pole and Porches
WatchDesk, November 03
At 2:56 AM, our department was alerted for a house fire on the unit block of Franklin Avenue. The callers reported a pickup truck had crashed into a utility pole and houses, they smelled gas and saw black smoke coming from the truck.
Chief, Deputy Chief, Engine, Rescue and both MICUs responded to the incident. Firefighters arrived to find the occupant out of the vehicle, with no fire. There was a ... (Full Story & Photos)
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